Dear Family,
As I have reflected on my mission, especially this last transfer, I had a myriad of feelings about the experience thus far. Often I feel inadequate and unworthy of the blessing of being a consecrated Elder of my Heavenly Father. Luckily I have had great companions, including the Holy Ghost, who made the truth known to me. I have such a strong testimony that this is where I need to be. More than anything, its where my Heavenly Father wants me. As I was praying today, I was overwhelmed with such a sense of peace and love and gratitude. I had prayed the night before and asked Father where I stood with Him, and today I got my answer. He loves me and is proud of me, and He has so much in store for me. What amazing blessings I have in my life. The last two transfers I have been so blessed to come to know the Master better. I testify that He is real and that He loves me, and that He never leaves me and He is always on my side. I'm grateful for the decision I have made to never leave Him. Often times I mess up and stumble, but my heart has never turned from Him. At the end of this life, all I desire is to hug Him and hear " Welcome Home," with my Eternal Family by my side. One thing I did not expect on my mission is to find more family. Ranging from members in the Wards I have served into the companions I have served with, my family has expanded. It ranges from coast to coast and around the world. Such are the blessings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
This week has been pretty difficult, but also good. I have learned a little more patience and a little more love. Not much happened as far as the work. I am so grateful these trying times though! I honestly feel that I have brought this on my self, as I have prayed for trials this entire transfer. My amazing mother says that trials are the wind that blows us home. How true that is. Without trials, we would never know our strength or be able to improve upon our weaknesses, through Jesus Christ.
Something really cool that happened is that I got to eat amazing Schnitzel Weiner Art with the Jarvis family on Saturday! It was so good to see them and reconnect. I have been so blessed with the association of great people my entire life. I remember a conversation I had with Brother Jarvis before I left on my mission. He gave me a Spanish coin, that had a hole in the middle. As he gave me this coin, he told me that the worth of souls is great in the eyes of God. I felt the Spirit very strongly then, and I feel that same testifying Spirit today. The worth of souls is great in the eyes of God. Let us love one another as Christ has loved us.
As a side note, my companion and I finished a grueling 3-week benching ordeal, and I am happy to report that I increased my bench press from 195 to 215! Miracles do happen ;)
I know that the Gospel is the way. Not a way, the way. I implore you to cling to the Iron rod and strive to continually come unto Christ. It is the best action we can take to improve our lives.
I love you all and miss you lots!
Love,
Elder Rogers
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